Manager, People Business Partner

**About Us**:
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

The People & Culture group is a team of service-minded individuals who are passionate about ensuring smart, customer-focused business processes are developed and followed. This team serves multiple internal customers and is made up of key business enablers and trusted business partners who provide superior customer service through collaboration, innovation, partnerships, and leadership to ensure the best possible user experience. In alignment with the needs of Explore Edmonton, services include providing governance advice and support, offering scalable business solutions, creating value for employees by building and facilitating connections across the organization.

**About the Position**:
The People & Culture team is looking for a **Manager, People Business Partner** to be a part of our team in an agile and fast-paced environment.

Under the guidance of the Director, People & Culture, the Manager of People Business Partner operates within an integrated and dynamic business model. Their primary responsibility is to provide strategic-level human resource services to internal clients. Through close collaboration with the Portfolio's owners and Business Unit Managers, the Manager, People Business Partner actively engages with department leadership teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's business strategy, priorities, and the HR implications at hand. This collaborative effort plays a vital role in identifying and nurturing organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.

**The successful individual will**:

- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and managers across various departments, providing guidance on people-related matters, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with internal clients to understand their needs, challenges, and objectives, and develop innovative HR solutions in collaboration with the People & Culture leadership team to drive business results.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations issues, labor issues, conflict resolution, and performance management, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support the growth and development of a team of People Business Partners by providing effective leadership and mentoring to help them excel in their roles.
- Work closely with the Manager, People Operations on various projects, administrative tasks, and the development and maintenance of the Compensation Framework.
- Engage in collaborative efforts with the Manager, People Programs to collaborate and provide support for employee engagement initiatives and people programs.
- Challenges the status quo and encourages responsible risk taking in the effort of continuous improvement.
- Support other organizational initiatives or projects.
- Post-secondary education in related field including HR Management Business Administration or Management
- Minimum of 10 years of related Human Resources generalist experience
- Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in HR advising in a values-based organization
- Demonstrated technical HR generalist experience including employee relations, labour relations, union management, progressive discipline and legislation/governance
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify a key issue, gather information and determine appropriate solutions with an understanding of risk management; implementation of sound risk strategies
- Excellent communications skills with ability to effectively articulate and communicate with all levels of employees throughout the organization
- Professional demeanor and ability to maint